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Some Service men and women suffer life-changing injuries while serving in the Armed Forces. With so much change to come to terms with in every aspect of daily and family life, it isn’t surprising that many disabled veterans believe that they will never be able to participate in their favourite activities again. The impact that belief has on individuals who may have otherwise lived and breathed sport and fitness throughout their military careers cannot be underestimated.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) has provided SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity with a grant of £250,000 to support the military community during the COVID-19 pandemic …
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (AFCFT) is providing SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity with a grant of £90,000 to support children in serving military families who have a disability and/or additional need …
Austin Phillips and Richard Purdy – engineers from SMD, independent designer and manufacturer of work class and specialist subsea ROVs – tell us about the paths that led them to a career in subsea engineering …
Pall-Ex has won the coveted Silver Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award from the Ministry of Defence for its support of the Armed Forces community. The logistics giant has actively supported ex-military personnel by providing jobs and training since signing the Armed Forces Covenant and achieving Bronze status in 2019.
Blackpool has staged a spectacular tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day. Due to COVID-19 restrictions making a publicly attended event impossible, the resort has released a special video compilation to mark this significant date.
The coronavirus pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life. In April 2020, Veterans UK announced that the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS), designed to compensate Armed Forces Personnel injured during service, had been shut down as a result of COVID-19. Fortunately, the closure was only temporary and the scheme has since reopened, and although they may experience a backlog in the short term, it is positive news that a scheme that helps so many is once again operational.
SSAFA’s Forcesline, a free and confidential helpline for any member of the Armed Forces community in need, has seen an 80% increase in requests for befriending and support from those feeling isolated by lockdown.
In the second part of our new series on Enterprise Learning, Lt Colonel Ren Kapur MBE, CEO and Founder of X-Forces Enterprise and Chair of the Soldiering on Awards, tells us why enterprise skills are at the centre of everything she does. And, despite the current uncertainty we are experiencing, she tells us why Enterprise Learning should by no means be considered a luxury …
Throughout the long, hot summer of 1940, thousands of aircraft from the Royal Air Force and the Luftwaffe fought a long and deadly battle for control of Britain’s skies and, ultimately, of Britain itself. Lasting from 10 July to 31 October, the 15 September marked a turning point in the battle and is now commemorated as Battle of Britain Day.
The national celebration of Battle of Britain Day on 15 September is a major event, but how can you explain its significance to your children? Former primary school teacher Laura Steele of leading education resource creators PlanBee has all the answers …
In the midst of challenging times for the whole world, SSAFA is delighted to be celebrating the positive news of its 30 years supporting the RAF community on base …
The former head of the Army, General Sir Mike Jackson, has voiced renewed concerns about cuts to the size of the Army in a new podcast for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, for which he served as President from 2014 until April this year.
Family war stories inspired Alexandra Hall (pictured) to join the Army Reserve
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, Armed Forces’ charity PTSD Resolution has launched an online memorial wall for relatives to remember veterans of the UK Services in all wars who died without a known grave.
As Victory in Japan Day is commemorated 75 years on, SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is calling on the public to learn about the true end to the Second World War …
Jordan Deacon (pictured above in the centre of the top row) came to Stoll in February 2019 after a decade in the Armed Forces. Despite the COVID-19 outbreak, he was able to sit down for Stoll’s first case study interview done over Zoom, to tell his story of his time in the Forces, how he came to join Stoll, and his work with the Chelsea FC Foundation …
York St John has been awarded Gold status from the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme …
Soft services provider Churchill Group is delighted to announce that it has received the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award from the Armed Forces Covenant. Churchill signed the Covenant in August 2019 and was awarded Bronze status last year.
A total of 36 organisations from across the north-west of England have been awarded Silver under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme for their support to defence and the wider Armed Forces community.
